Nakshatra 21 of 27
Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra
Uttara Ashadha is presided over by the Vishvedevas, the universal gods. It is linked with principled leadership, perseverance and lasting achievement.
Zodiac range26°40′ Sagittarius – 10°00′ Capricorn
Ruling planetSun
DeityVishvedevas
SymbolElephant's tusk
GanaManushya
RashiSagittarius / Capricorn
Traditional themes
Uttara Ashadha is traditionally associated with lasting victory, ethics, perseverance. Its ruling planet, Sun, is also the lord of the first Vimshottari Dasha for anyone born with the Moon in Uttara Ashadha, who begins life in the Sun Mahadasha (6 years in full, of which only a balance remains at birth).
The Manushya gana places Uttara Ashadha among the human (balanced, worldly) temperaments used in nakshatra-based compatibility checks.
The four padas of Uttara Ashadha
| Pada | Range | Navamsa sign | Name syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 26°40′ Sagittarius – 0°00′ Capricorn | Sagittarius | Be |
| Pada 2 | 0°00′ Capricorn – 3°20′ Capricorn | Capricorn | Bo |
| Pada 3 | 3°20′ Capricorn – 6°40′ Capricorn | Aquarius | Ja |
| Pada 4 | 6°40′ Capricorn – 10°00′ Capricorn | Pisces | Ji |
Name syllables (namakshar) are traditionally used to choose the first sound of a baby’s name: Be, Bo, Ja, Ji. Find yours.
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